Mexican Pasta Salad

I often wonder if you read my blog and think, gee, she seems to have it all together. She cooks, she meal plans, she eats healthy…

Oh, if only you could be a fly on my wall! Yes, you would see me cooking, meal planning, and eating healthy. But, you would also see the Costco sized Nutella(s) I have in the pantry for the kids (and occasionally myself), the bag of frozen fries I keep in the freezer to keep the hubby and kids happy, or me, banging my head on the counter struggling to plan meals that will keep everyone happy.

It’s hard work to eat whole, fresh, and healthy foods while at the same time trying to please 3 small boys and 1 big man. If I only had to cook for myself, life would be so much easier…not to mention cheaper!

However, sometimes I do enjoy the challenge of finding and coming up with new recipes that I think the whole family will like. And these are the recipes I want to share with you.

I recently came across a recipe in Clean Eating Magazine (great magazine BTY) for a Mexican inspired pasta salad. Usually, pasta salad is loaded with unhealthy fat such as mayonnaise, but this recipe was light and refreshing. Plus, it had foods in it that my kids would like, such as tomatoes and mango.

This salad is a little bit tangy and a touch sweet, the perfect combination if you ask me. I like to serve it cold on a warm spring or summer evening.